council of war

noun

a conference of high-ranking military or naval officers, usually for discussing a major emergency or war problem.
any conference for discussing or deciding upon a course of action.

council of war

First recorded in 1580–90

Having called a council-of-war, all the captains agreed that the exploit might be accomplished.

Shortly after sunrise, therefore, they stopped to rest, and hold a council-of-war.

No sooner were we safe within the walls of Dunkirk than we held a very necessary council-of-war on our position.

April 23, 2024inveterate

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